Retirement
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25 Mistakes Empty Nesters Should Avoid
It should go without saying that when the kids finally move out of the house, it’s not time to go on a shopping spree and burn through retirement funds. For most of us, having an empty nest requires as much…
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28 Ways to Beat Loneliness in Retirement
Social transitions occur at several points in our lives. Leaving for college or military service, entering the workforce, changing careers, and geographic relocations can require the creation of new social networks. Retirement often entails another social transition, bringing challenges and…
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Couple Retires on Cruise Ship Because It’s Cheaper Than a Retirement Home
After saving your entire adult life for retirement, you’re left to figure out what you do with the remaining years of your life. Do you stay put and stick to what you know? Maybe you move to a retirement village…
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Should You Retire Abroad? 13 Things to Consider
While there are many offbeat possibilities for retirees who want to skip retirement communities, some seniors are dusting off their passports and pulling up stakes to move abroad. It’s easy to see why the idea has appeal: There’s a new…
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How to Get the Most Out of Social Security
Social Security payments are the primary source of income for many retirees. About 60% of respondents to a 2022 survey conducted by the Federal Reserve Board indicated that their retirement savings weren’t on track, and they were still largely dependent…
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How to Prepare for Working Past Retirement
Setting aside enough money for retirement is not easy. If current events are affecting your retirement savings or you were behind to begin with, you may need to work longer, possibly well into retirement years. It’s a reality faced by…
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22 Underrated Places to Retire in the U.S.
As retirement nears, many people make lists of possible places to spend their golden years. Some even look outside the country to take advantage of the currency exchange and other…
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15 Affordable Fall Getaways for Empty Nesters
Waving goodbye to children leaving home can be highly emotional for parents. As difficult as it can be to get used to an empty nest, parents can look forward to…
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Most Annoying Issues Boomers Encounter When Looking for Work
Job hunting can be an ordeal no matter what your age. If you’re past 50, however, additional obstacles and annoying issues may lie in your career path — not the…
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Longing for a Life on the Lake? The 10 Most Affordable Lake Towns Across America
It happens to the best of us: We rent a house on a lake for a weekend and start dreaming of owning our own lake house one day. From relaxing…
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The Surprising Way That Seniors Are Saving Money on Housing
The increased cost of living is particularly challenging for seniors on a fixed budget or relying on retirement funds. High inflation costs have driven up food, gas, utility, and medical…
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Looking for Steady Retirement Income That Isn’t a Job? Here’s How Annuities Can Help
Worried inflation might eat up your retirement savings? You’re not alone. A full 81% of people polled by Morning Consult are stressed they may not have enough money to last through…
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Redditors Predict What Retirement Will Look Like for Millennials, and Damn, It’s Bleak
Retirement is a long way away for millennials, but they’re already depressed about it. In a Reddit thread on the topic, over 800 commenters painted a morose picture on what their retirement…
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How to Protect Yourself From Financial Ruin in Retirement
Most of us work decades to create a sufficient nest egg to fund retirement. But after you bid farewell to the 9-to-5 grind, it’s important to manage that money carefully…
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Retiring Early? Here’s Why You Should Think Twice
Millions retired early during the pandemic. Experts warn that retiring too soon can affect finances, health, and long-term happiness.
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How To Build Generational Wealth
The arrival of the final season of “Succession” reminds us that some people start out with an advantage that lets them enjoy a rich life free of debt and loaded…
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No Pension. No 401(k). How to Get by on Social Security
Most people heading into retirement aren’t worried about what to do with all that free time — instead, they’re wondering how they’ll afford it. Social Security benefits rose by 8.7% this…
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Money-Saving Lessons From a Depression-Era Dad
There was a time when being frugal meant you were smart — you weren’t cheap, you were savvy. It was a natural side effect of living through the Great Depression…
